By Danielle Shermer | Contributor
The four-time Broadway World Dallas and a number of Column Award-winning NTPA Repertory Theatre introduced the forged of its upcoming summer time manufacturing of Footloose, opening August 1st within the Rodenbaugh Theatre on the Willow Bend Middle of the Arts, 6121 W. Park Blvd, in Plano, Texas.
This high-energy manufacturing concludes NTPA Repertory’s 2025 Summer time Musical Collection and options rising collegiate stars from throughout the nation, collaborating within the acclaimed NTPA Summer time Inventory program, an expert growth expertise for future stage and display screen performers.
Primarily based on the beloved 1984 movie, Footloose follows a spirited teen from Chicago who challenges the outdated guidelines of a small city—and in doing so, sparks a journey of therapeutic, change, and hope. Full of fast-moving motion, this manufacturing showcases show-stopping choreography, dynamic performances, and an unforgettable rating.
The present is directed by NTPA’s award-winning Artistic Director Nick Mann, with Music Course by Kaitlyn Barnard and choreography by Ellie Sassano.
“Footloose is likely one of the most entertaining and high-energy productions we’ve ever dropped at the stage,” says Mann, Artistic Director of NTPA Repertory Theatre. “I’m excited to convey this story to life with a daring, fast-paced interpretation that highlights its coronary heart, humor, and highly effective message.”
NTPA welcome’s residence Lindsey Yoder starring as Ariel Moore. Lindsey first took the stage as an NTPA youth theatre expertise in 2013, when she made her debut as a younger actress in Annie JR.—directed by Nick Mann. Greater than a decade later, she returns to the stage underneath the identical course, now in a number one position and as an expert performer.
“We’re happy with Lindsey and all of our 2025 Summer time Inventory contributors,” stated NTPA CEO Darrell Rodenbaugh. “Bringing such high expertise from throughout the nation to our phases elevates our work and extends NTPA’s influence far past Texas, and we’ll miss them as they return to their residence states.”
Additionally starring are:
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● _B_e_a_u_ _M_i_l_l_s_ _a_s_ _R_e_v_e_r_e_n_d_ _S_h_a_w_ _M_o_o_r_e_ _
● _C_a_r_o_l_i_n_e_ _P_i_l_l_o_w_ _a_s_ _V_i_ _M_o_o_r_e_ _
● _L_o_l_a_ _C_a_t_e_ _B_r_a_d_l_e_y_ _a_s_ _R_u_s_t_y_ _
● _J_a_s_p_e_r_ _A_l_l_e_n_ _a_s_ _W_i_l_l_a_r_d_ _H_e_w_i_t_t_ _
● _R_i_l_e_y_ _S_a_m_u_e_l_ _a_s_ _C_h_u_c_k_ _C_r_a_n_s_t_o_n_ _
Further forged members embody: Emily Adams, Liz Brockman, Avery Soto, Jhairo Erives, Timothy Chong, Zambrae Heard-Saenz, Brycen Bohl, Pleasure Wilson, Gabbi Enriquez, Anil Kumar, Carlea Bradberry, Hannah Bloom, Hannah Blake, Maddie Coe, and Natasha Wakim.
The Footloose stage adaptation is by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, and is predicated on the unique screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford and music by Tom Snow with extra music by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. Primarily based on the unique screenplay by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. Footloose is printed by Harmony Theatricals
Footloose Efficiency Dates & Location:
Friday, August 1, 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 2, 2:30 PM*
Saturday, August 2, 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 3, 2:30 PM #
Thursday, August 7, 7:30 PM
Friday, August 8, 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 9, 2:30 PM
Saturday, August 9, 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 10, 2:30 PM
*ASL interpreted efficiency – advisable seating is on the stage proper facet (left facet of viewers)
#Captioned Efficiency
LOCATION: Rodenbaugh Theatre, Willow Bend Middle of the Arts:
6121 W. Park Blvd, Suite B216, Plano, TX 75093
(Positioned inside The Retailers at Willow Bend)
Tickets: $20–$32, accessible at www.ntparep.org
About NTPA Repertory Theatre
Established in Plano in 2016, NTPA Repertory Theatre delivers professional-quality theatrical leisure that evokes audiences and empowers artists from Broadway to the ‘Burbs. As a part of North Texas Performing Arts, NTPA Repertory Theatre extends its mission by offering high-quality theatre experiences with grownup actors within the North Texas space. www.ntparep.org
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